Ron Wyden

Wyden sought to ban transferring federal public lands for AI data center development, favoring restrictions on data center siting.

“Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today introduced and sought to pass legislation that would ban the sale or transfer of federally-owned public lands for the purpose of developing new data cen…”

Wyden introduced legislation banning the sale or transfer of public lands for data center construction to protect communities from costs.

“Wyden bill follows public reporting that Trump administration is trying to transfer over 17,000 acres of public land in the West for data center development Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden …”

Demands an AI camera company explain and answer questions about how it uses footage to train its AI models, citing privacy concerns of constituents.

“WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked Portland technology firm Sightline Intelligence to answer questions raised by Oregonians about how it trains AI software it produces for use in…”

Wyden and colleagues urge Commerce to impose export controls on AI, surveillance, and biometric technologies sold to hostile foreign intelligence agencies.

“Wyden, Cornyn, Welch, Harrigan, Jacobs and McCaul Urge Secretary Lutnick to Implement Rules Passed by Congress in 2022 to Stop American Companies and Citizens from Supporting Intelligence Agencies in …”

Wyden urges the FTC to reject X's bid to escape its privacy order, dismissing as frivolous the claim that relief would serve the American AI race.

“Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined Senate colleagues to urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reject X’s petition to end the company’s privacy responsibilities und…”

Wyden presses for responsible data center development, citing his AI Environmental Impacts Act cosponsorship and planned legislation to make data centers pay their fair share.

“Oregon senators: “Several issues have been raised by constituents regarding responsible data center development with our offices, ranging from local to state to federal jurisdiction.” Washington, D.C…”